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Forehead slap!!
I have been tracking my meals for the past three days. I'm not gonna lie I'm still struggling with what I eat. But the last two days I've had a major wake up call. When I eat the sugary crap (ie. a slice of pie, some gummy worms or cookies) if sucks up my caloric budget like crazy and I'm freaking starving!! I realized…
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Logging VS Portion Control?
Before I start, I would like to say that I was pretty much a pro at logging my food from September until the end of November last year. On November 28, a suburban pulled out in front of me (who happened to be driving one of the smaller cars available -- an Eagle Talon) and I slammed into the side of her going about 55 mph.…
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Healthy Subways?
We live close to a subway so my dad gets it a lot but what should I put on my sandwhich thats the healthiest. I thought my usual sandwhich was healthy minus the mayo I put on it but then I realized salami and pepperoni is high in fat and the oil is high in fat and so is the american cheese so I know to stay away from those…
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I need help
I Really want to gain muscles, not fat. I lost a lot of my muscle from under eating while doing a 30 day Challenge by BodyRocktv.com... (See my profile for whole story) I know I need to eat more, but I'm so afraid that it won't turn into muscle and turn into fat instead since my metabolism has slowed down because I've been…
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Vitamins and Supplements
Do you add yours to your daily diary? ie. daily multi vitamins, fish oil etc.....
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Free foods
I have started a new diet and I am doing really well at keeping it, but I am unhappy and hungry all the time. I am doing SlimFast 3-2-1 so I have a shake for breakfast, a snack before lunch like a banana or a yogurt, a shake for lunch, a snack around 2 and a snack around 4 - something like one of their SnackPacks or an…
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Easy, high protein, yummy breakfast ideas
I know I need to start the day off right so I'm not tempted to eat the all the office doughnuts mid-morning or large lunch portions. My stats are show my carbs are too high and I'm not getting enough protein, especially at breakfast. Any ideas?
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Am wanting to become Vegan but dont know where to start
I saw the movie vegucated last night. I never had a desire to become vegan although I knew about the animal cruelty. Its almost like people become oblivious to it. I watched the movie because I been wanting to watch these health documentaries. I didnt know I would come away from it wanting to become vegan. They made lots…
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Want new friends with exp in Flat Belly Diet book plan
Hello fitness friends! My boyfriend and I are getting into the Flat Belly Diet books (men and women) by Liz Vaccariello. We just went shopping for all of the items on our 4-day pre-diet time (for women: 4-day anti-bloat, for men: 4-day flat abs kickstart). We would absolutely love to meet anyone that has gone through or is…
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Would I be active or lightly active?
So I'm trying to decide whether I"m active or lightly active. I'm trying to bulk up and every other day I lift weights. I also do about 20 minutes of cardio 2-3 times a week. I'm a meat cutter at a grocery store so I'm always moving around lifting things, cleaning, dealing with people and stuff like that. Thanks
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Carb question
I'm trying to maintain my weight. I feel as if my carbs make up a big percentage of my intakes. I have around 190g of carbs a day a bunch of whole grains and fruits. Is that alot??? I have between 40 and 50g of fats. And average 90g of protein. Can anyone tell me my macros and if 190 to 220g of carbs a day is too much?…
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Need help for recovery after undereating
Hi, I have recently developped an eating disorder. Five months ago, I was eating 900 cals a day and running 45 mins 4 times a week, plus hot yoga 3 times a week. I am 5'10 and was 135 pounds back then, but always seemed to want to get thinner. Three months ago, I started eating 400-600 cals a day and walking about 20 mins…
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Too much protein?
Is there such a thing? I've only tracked for about a week, but it seems I'm going over more often than not. :flowerforyou:
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Desserts Please Help
I am having a hard time finding yummy desserts that fit into my new life style!!! Please Help i would love to hear what you all are having!!!
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Dip recipes
Looking for a good one I can eat a lot of with veggies with next to no calories ????
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Periods stopped....
.....due to diet! Definately not pregnant ....... i'm not sure if it's due to low carb or not enough cals?? anyone else experienced this?
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Green Tea and other supplements
Has anyone had any success in drinking green tea and/or taking green tea pills? I've always had two cups of green tea each day (just because I like it), but I've recently been adding some iced green tea as well as taking green tea pills.
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What staples do you always keep in your pantry?
When I shop I tend to buy the same items, but unless I comb my recipes before I shop I never seem to have the staples I need to make a variety of healthy food options. Can any of my fellow MFPs give me some ideas for items to always keep on hand so this won't be so much of a problem?
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How to determine nutrition info for a recipe? Help
My wife makes a delicious veggie bar recipe and I am trying to figure out how to find the nutrition info. They are probably incredibly fattening... Anybody have a good method of determining this. VEGGIE BARS 2 pkgs. (8 oz.) crescent rolls 2 pkgs. (8 oz.) cream cheese 1 c. Hellmann's mayonnaise 1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch…
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Confused newbie....
Ok, So I guess this may have been asked a million times before, but I cant seem to find the specific answer in search.... I am 5'4, A Nurse, so on my feet most of the day. I am 204lb. (oh the shame!) My TDEE is 2340, so I set my intake at 1800 to loose weight..... still with me? I am doing 45-60 mins of cardio at least…
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Could I be drinking too much water?
My goal for water intake is 128 ounces per day. That doesn't include coffee.....it's just plain water. I exercise 5x a week, mainly cardio but starting to add strength training. Is this too much water? My husband says that's why I am struggling to lose weight. True or false?
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love veggies, but they dont love me! help!
So due to a health condition alot of foods dont sit well with me ( as in running for the bathroom). I'm talking whole wheat anything, veggies, and some dairy... this is a problem! what the heck am i suppose to eat ! I'm trying to be as healthy as I can to loose weight and feel better with the condition I have however I can…
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Fat Free Milk Question?
Hello everyone! I love to drink milk for most of my meals, but I noticed the fat free milk my husband and I are drinking has 12g of sugar. We are looking for another alternative with less sugar. What would you recommend? We shop at WinCo, and occasionally Safeway. Also we have been drinking more water, and replacing the…
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Eating late at Night
Hello! Does anyone else eat late at night, mainly eating dinner close to bed time? I find myself eating my largest meal of the day within 30-45 minutes of going to bed. I have tried to adjust my schedule, but between getting my son to bed, going to the gym, work and having no appetite earlier, I haven't had much success. I…
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Has anyone tried the caveman diet?
Just curious, I heard it works well... http://www.cavemanpower.com/food/caveman_power_diet.html
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Help me please
I've been eating pretty clean lately and it's so hard for me to meet my daily calorie intake. I found a way to bring it up but when I do, I always go over (fats, fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C and Iron). Does it really matter if I do as long as i am consuming them the healthy way? Here's an idea for today Carbs: -7…
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What are good things to eat to up my fiber and protein?
I struggle with hunger so im want to up my fiber and protein but dont know what are some healthy options to do so. Thanks!!!!!!!
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plz help, I'm cooking mom dinner...
im making parmesian fettucini and spinach pasta in a cheese sauce and spinach and cheese ravioli, and i need recipies for homemade white sauce or home made cheese sauce... i dont have much, so the simpler the better. ty in advance. Instructions 1 Melt 3 tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until it…
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low carb vegetarian meals
I recently became vegetarian, and I love it, but im having a hard time staying low on carbs, most everything i make is pasta or has crackers or bread, so to all the Vegetarians and Vegans, what are your favorite meals that arnt high carb.
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Could use some help - vitamins
I'll be 24 soon. Trying to figure out a good daily vitamin for girls my age. I really have no ideas. Only vitamin I've ever taken is prenatal. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks